Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose Lyndon B. Johnson Sourced from: Pexels I've long seen life as being like a game of chess. You're constantly having to plan your next move - and that move will either be wrong and set you back in the game (life... Continue Reading →
When You’re Scared To Sleep
It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep. It may come as a surprise to people that some of us are not just scared to sleep at times, but literally terrified. I'm most scared when I'm alone and feel as though I'll be on my own if I wake up panicking in... Continue Reading →
How Bad Can Impulsivity Get With BPD?
I don't know what it's like to not have deep emotions, even when I feel nothing, I feel it completely. A diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be a difficult thing to process, especially when you're aware of all of the stigma that surrounds the mental illness. There's several symptoms that are associated with... Continue Reading →
Fight Or Flight?
Courage is about learning how to function despite the fear. Human instinct will almost always prevail above all else. It's in our nature to do one of two things when we are faced with a situation that causes us stress or to panic. We will either stand our ground and fight. Or we will run... Continue Reading →
Building A Positive Mindset
Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. Building a positive mindset isn't the easiest of tasks. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication to a higher cause - your ultimate happiness. Being a positive person in a world filled with so much... Continue Reading →
Breakup Self Care
You cannot destroy me Breaking up with someone you fell hard for has got to be one of the most difficult situations you can find yourself in, especially when you're battling a mental health issue such as Borderline Personality Disorder. It takes all of the energy and life out of you, and it leaves you... Continue Reading →
How To Get A Better Nights Sleep
Sleep is the best meditation We've all been there - the restless night where it feels like you haven't slept very much at all. If you was lucky you got an hour or two. They're a real bummer, and they leave you feeling completely drained the next day. There's nothing worse than that groggy feeling... Continue Reading →
How Does Your Mental Health Impact Your Physical Health?
Sometimes, mental illness is terrifying because you feel like you've lost control of your mind and nothing makes sense. It's like watching yourself on autopilot and having little to no control We've all heard it said that poor mental health can even lead to physical symptoms. When your body's flight or fight response is triggered,... Continue Reading →
Can The Environment Impact Your Mental Health?
Don't ask me to snap out of it. It's no secret that the environment around us can have an impact on our mood and mental state, and you may have realised this yourself as the seasons swap and change between each other. For instance, a rainy day may make you feel more down and depressed... Continue Reading →